With the all new Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening last year at Universal, there's no doubt that they have plans for revamping both of their highly successful parks. And sure enough, it looks like a Despicable Me ride is in the works at Universal Studios Florida where the Jimmy Neutron: Nicktoons Blast ride formerly was located.
Below is the official press release by Universal in regards to the ride, and it's details:
"Gru, one of the world’s greatest super-villains, is bringing his high-tech empire – and his three adopted daughters – to Universal Studios, and he is looking for all the help he can get. First, he will transform guests into an army of mischievous, scene-stealing minions. Then he will train them. And that kicks off an unforgettable ride experience that creates a hysterical mix of chaos and family fun.
Guests will:
Laugh as they embark on an entirely-new, high-tech 3-D digital adventure with their favorite characters from the film – Gru, daughters Margo, Edith and Agnes, and of course, Gru’s not-so-bright pit crew, the minions
Marvel as they explore Gru’s lair and descend into his secret lab
Shriek as the entire family is transformed into minions
Celebrate as they are swept into a first-ever, minion-inspired, interactive dance party where they can show off their best moves"
The ride will probably follow in the footsteps of the previous Jimmy Neutron and Hanna Barbara rides, which both involved rocket ship chases. They will also probably keep many of the lab equipment that was used for Jimmy's lab on the ride, and repaint it. There's no surprise in the fact that they're making the ride 3D, which was one of the factors that Nicktoons Blast was missing. I'm assuming the original voice cast will return, especially Steve Carell as Gru.
What do you think of Universals announcements? Are you excited?
